Combined book and type-writer stand.



B, A. DAVIS, COMBINED BOOK AND TYPE WRITER STAND.

APPLIUATION FILED Alle. 9, 1909.

969,217.- maimed sept. 6, 1910.

W Jef UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

BENJAM1N A. DAVIS, oF ELwooD, IOWA.

COMBINED BOOK AND TYPE-WRITER STAND.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, BENJAMIN A. DAVIS, a citizen of the United States, residing at Elwood, in the county of Clinton and State of Iowa, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Combined Book and Type-Writer Stands, of which the following is a specification.

IThe object of this invention `isto provide a revolving book-case with a convenient receptacle and stand for a type-writer.

The nature of the invention is fully disclosed in the description and claim following, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, in whichlFigure l is a side view of my improved book and type-writer stand, with the typewriter in position for use. Fig. 2 is a central, vertical section of the type-writer stand and related parts.

In the drawing, A denotes a revolving book-case or stand, of a familiar type as to.

the book-holding lower portion. Near the upper portion is a receptacle B large enough to admit a type-writer C. This is set on a platform D, suspended by brackets E from a pair of side-rails F, suitably attached to the case. The upper portions of the brackets are provided with travelers G running on said rails, so that the movement of the vplatform in or out is easy and free. The

Aconstruction is such thatwhen the platform is fully depressed the upper end of the bracket member E1 en ages the under side of the rail F frictiona ,zand so holds the platform against slipping in either direction. By raising the front side of the platform slightly the parts are disengaged, and

platform may move freely forward or n the back. l The sides of the inclosure B are herein shown asglazed andthe front is provided with a glazed door H, mounted by brackets I and travelers J to run on track-rods K Specication of Letters Patent. Patented Sept. 6, 1910. Application led August 9, 1909. SeriaIN'o. 512,026.

suitably attached to the case at the frontfrlr' Aand rear. In its open position the door is.

' cealed behind the woodwork." In Fig. 2 it is 50 shown in closed position, being fastened at the top, as by a simple spring catch L. To the lower part of the door is' attached a curtain or web M connected at its other end to a spring-actuated roller N, similar to the ordinary window-shade roller. This serves 4to draw the door inwardly, and in the closed position holds the bottom of the door snugly against the offset ends of the track-rods K.

'In opening the door it also pulls `the door 60:

backwardly, and in closing, the tension of the spring roll and the attached web serves to steady the door and prevent its binding sidewise. The top of the case is provided with a drawer O for paper and the like.

The device provides a. dustless receptacle for a type-writer, requiring little space, and Y especially convenientrfor students and professional people who use a type-Writer and have occasion at the same time to ,consult books. Y I

Having thus described my invention, I claim: I The combination of a revolving book-case having an upper compartment adapted to receive a type-Writer, supporting rails there` 1n, brackets being provided with travelers to run on the rails, and having abut-tingterminals to engage the under sideof the rails when the platform is depressed, and a platform attached to said brackets.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

'W. S. HILL, 'F. W. SPARKS.

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